Upward Studios | Composing, Production, Recording, Mixing Studio

Who we are

Upward is one of Australia’s premiere music and sound design companies. Fuelled by our passion for the music industry, we work with clients across the globe to deliver bespoke audio projects, from memorable soundtracks to unique and evocative sonic branding.

There’s no universal secret to music and sound design. That’s why we employ a collaborative approach that adapts to all creative briefs and working styles. Our award-winning composers and sound wizards will work closely with you to bring your ideas to life.

What we do

As a full-service music and sound design company, we offer:

Artistic direction and concept development
Composition and music production
Music for advertising, film and television
Songwriting
Sound design
Sonic branding

We have worked with countless major brands around the world to create distinctive soundtracks and audio identities – many of which you would recognise from TV or radio.

However, Upward has broad expertise across the music and sound design industry. Our team are talented musicians in their own right, who love producing chart-topping songs with other artists as much as they enjoy creating soundtracks for TV, film and advertisements.

See our full portfolio here

Recent Projects

Film & Television

Like My Brother – Feature length Documentary

Film & Television

Australia By Design Innovations TV Series 6 – Channel 10

Advertising & Sound Design

Sunset Boulevard – Musical TVC

Songwriting & Production

Yöulk – Sensation

Film & Television

Europe By Design – TV Series

Our Team

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Robert Upward

Robert Upward is the ultimate music industry multi-hyphenate. The brains behind Upward is an award-winning composer, musician, producer, songwriter and recording artist from Melbourne, Australia. When he’s out of the studio, Robert spends his time with family and friends or on the soccer field, showing off his elite ball skills – just don’t fact-check that second part.

Robert has more than 25 years of experience in the music and sound design industry and has received numerous awards and nominations for his work. He has been a signed artist and composer with Mushroom Music Publishing for over ten years.

From songwriting to composing for film, TV and advertising, Robert’s expertise is extensive. He has previously served as a juror for Tropscore and the AACTA Awards.

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Marlon Grunden

Marlon is an interdisciplinary composer, sound designer and audio technologist. He channels his love for environmental sound, synthesis and sampling to create bespoke music and soundscapes for all kinds of media.

Marlon’s work has been screened all over the world, including at 5 Academy Award-qualifying festivals such as London BFI, St Louis, Rhode Island and Flickerfest, as well as on major TV networks in the US and Australia. He has also worked on many installation and multichannel pieces and exhibits, such as Melbourne City Council’s Christmas displays and the interactive story table at the World Heritage-listed Budj Bim National Park.

Through his keen artistic sensibilities and deep knowledge of technology, Marlon brings a unique and forward-thinking perspective to art, music and sound.

Check Marlon’s Website